“Stoicism and Leadership: Understanding the Role of Justice and Character”
Understanding Hadrian’s Trust in Antoninus as a Mentor to Marcus Aurelius: Hadrian’s decision to appoint Antoninus as a mentor to Marcus Aurelius and to trust him as a stand-in emperor was not arbitrary. It was based on Hadrian’s observation of Antoninus’s character and virtues. The story of Hadrian witnessing Antoninus selflessly assisting his elderly stepfather up a flight of stairs provides insight into the genuine kindness, decency, and respect that defined Antoninus’s character. It was not a staged display of virtue but a genuine manifestation of his moral values. “Stoicism and Leadership: Understanding the Role of Justice and Character” These qualities, … Read more